Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County

The Teens Speak Up! & Public Policy Institute is the Foundation's signature advocacy initiative. This biennial conference brings together more than 175 advocates, including local Epilepsy Foundation office staff, families, health care providers, and volunteers from across the country to make a difference. Teens living with epilepsy and a family member have the opportunity to receive advocacy training and meet with their lawmakers to share their experiences and discuss issues that are vital to the epilepsy community. We are happy to highlight our teen, Celesta Abbott who is participating on this advocacy program and will be attending Hill Week on March 22-26

The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego stands in support and solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We condemn acts of xenophobia, violence and intolerance - and call for anti-Asian hate to stop. To everyone that has been impacted and hurt by recent events, we stand with you. #StopAsianHate

Look at these great teams from Sharon’s Ride last year! Sharon’s Ride Date has been announced for 2021 - May 22nd! For more information please click the link in our bio

We have an official date for Sharon’s Ride - Saturday May 22nd! Register Now! Link below What is Sharon’s Ride? Our annual 5k ride/run/walk movement that brings our community together to educate, spread awareness and make a difference for the people we love who live with epilepsy.... How does this benefit our community? Funds raised from Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 50,000 people affected by epilepsy here in San Diego. Will this be in-person or virtual? BOTH! For in person, Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. San Diego will be held outdoors at Liberty Station. Check-in will be located at Ingram Plaza. Individuals and teams must choose a designated check-in arrival time between 9am-3pm. It is important to arrive at your designated time - please do not come early or show up late. For Virtual- we will be going live on Facebook and Instagram at 8:30am on May 22nd. Tune in from your home or neighborhood! For more information please visit: https://runsignup.com//Info/CA/SanDiego/SharonsRideSanDiego

You are not alone, we are here to help. Connect with other individuals, care givers, and families affected by epilepsy. We have virtual support groups every Thursday of the month, please contact Shannon [email protected] 619-296-0161

We are only 50 days away from our 27th annual Gingerbread City event! Saturday, December 12th, 2020 from 11am to 4pm, our reimagined drive-through event will take place at Liberty Station. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. At this event, guests will be treated to a festive afternoon of holiday music and entertainment, holiday décor, giveaways, and a grand gingerbread structure competitionall to raise awareness for epilepsy. Click the link below for more information... about the event and how you can secure your spot at Gingerbread City. https://epilepsysandiego.org/events/gingerbread-city/

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/95-1981182 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County.

The Epilepsy Foundation of America is excited to launch its new grasstops advocacy volunteer program! Do you want to share your story and build relationships with your state and federal legislators? Do you want help make a difference for the epilepsy community? Are you passionate about driving change through advocacy? Learn how to become an Epilepsy Advocacy Champion for California by visiting http://bit.ly/ChampEF!

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday December 12th, 2020 11am-4pm. The Epilepsy Foundation Of San Diego is thrilled to announce a Gingerbread City Drive Through Event at Liberty Station! ... Join us for this spectacular epilepsy awareness event where you will see incredible and elaborate gingerbread houses, join in on some holiday fun and entertainment, and help to raise critical funds for the epilepsy community. Bring the whole family!! ... ... Get your tickets today!! We have a limited supply of 50 EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR ONLY $20! Click Here for more information and tickets:https://epilepsysandiego.org/events/gingerbread-city/

We are proud to join a large and diverse coalition of patient advocacy organizations, patient advocates, medical experts, scientists and Nobel Prize winners in supporting #YesProp14 to advance research and the development of lifesaving and life-changing treatments and cures for chronic conditions and diseases including the epilepsies. Join us in supporting Proposition 14 and learn more: YESon14.com @CAforCures #CaliforniansForStemCellResearch #VoteforCures

Every day is a good day to make sure you're on the roster to vote in the November election, but Tuesday, September 22nd, is National Voter Registration Day. In California, the easiest way to do this is at RegisterToVote.ca.gov. Once you've done this, if you're a member of the disabilities community, you should also take a look at Disability Vote California at www.disabilityvoteca.org. This non-partisan coalition is committed to engaging and informing voters with disabilities, eliminating barriers to voting, and protecting eligible voters' right to participate in elections. #disabilityvoteca

The Epilepsy Foundation of America kicked off National Hispanic Heritage Month this week by introducing new Spanish-language content to offer Hispanics easier-to-access medical information and resources about epilepsy and seizures. The new Spanish-language content on the Epilepsy Foundation’s website complements the resources available to everyone impacted by epilepsy, including health education, seizure first aid trainings and toll-free 24/7 Helpline. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3hziByO

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH JOEY'S SONG CONCERT TONIGHT AT 5pm PST! YOU CAN ALSO WATCH IT ON OUR WEBSITE AT https://epilepsysandiego.org/joeys_song_benefit_concert/

Tonight is the night for Joey's Song with an amazing lineup of Grammy Award Winners, Top 40 Hitmakers and Renowned Singer-Songwriters such as: Jewel, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Garbage, Silversun Pickups, Drive-By Truckers and more!! Join us for a FREE virtual benefit concert to raise critical funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego so we can continue to provide programs and services to those affected by epilepsy at no cost. Tune in to our Facebook live video at 4:45pm! ...We will be giving away lots of prizes including gift certificates to Sam Ash music and Swell water bottles! You won’t want to miss this. The concert will be live-streamed from our Facebook page and website at 5pm PST https://epilepsysandiego.org/joeys_song_benefit_concert/

You won't want to miss this amazing virtual benefit concert on 9/16 at 5PM/4:45PM Watch Party! Joey's Song will feature bands and artists you know and love like Jewel, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Garbage, and more!! The concert will be FREE to attend so we encourage you to tune in, donate and spread the word! 100% of the proceeds raised through the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County’s live stream event will stay in San Diego to provide support services at no cost to individuals and families with epilepsy. Programs such as advocacy and counseling, seizure first aid training, and support groups help the 50,000 people in San Diego living with epilepsy. #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #benefitconcert #joeyssong

Join us for a virtual benefit concert on 9/16 Joey's Song and hear from your favorite artists that are helping to raise funds for epilepsy awareness and critial programs https://epilepsysandiego.org/joeys_song_benefit_concert/